Thrive App

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Internal Comms & Engagement Platform

How to Replace Thrive App

Overview

Thrive is an employee engagement and internal communications platform that connects all employees across an organization through a mobile-first app. It enables organizations to share announcements, drive engagement, gather feedback, and build stronger workplace culture through push notifications, recognition features, and two-way communication tools.

Features

20 features across 12 categories

Analytics & Reporting(1)

Engagement Insights & Analytics

View real usage data showing how employees engage with content, when the app is used, device usage, and which content performs best

Also in: Ivanti, Ramp, Stampli

Communication(3)

Push Notifications

Send unlimited push notifications to employees or targeted groups with up to 80% read rates, eliminating the need for traditional email

Targeted Messaging

Send targeted messages to specific employee groups or segments

Two-Way Communication

Enable employees to share updates, schedules, photos, and files instantly while receiving real-time feedback through digital forms, polls, and surveys

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Content Management(3)

Content Management System (CMS)

User-friendly, intuitive CMS that allows anyone to create and manage content without technical skills, with built-in guidance and smart tips

Content Sharing & Web Publishing

Tag content for employees to share directly from the app, publishing it as responsive, stand-alone web pages accessible on any device

Rich Media Support

Populate the app with videos, images, polls, quizzes, and files to inform employees and encourage interaction

Also in: Juro, Notion, WordPress.com

Customization(1)

App Branding & Customization

Fully customize the app's design, layout, and look to reflect your brand identity and deliver a personalized employee experience

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Document Management(1)

Secure Document Sharing

Securely share and store documents and files within the app with proper access controls

Engagement(2)

Recognition & Social Features

Allow employees to share stories, celebrate achievements, recognize peers, and create photo walls to strengthen connections and spark recognition

Wellbeing & Health Initiatives

Share wellbeing events, policies, and initiatives to promote employee health and create a supportive work environment

HR Management(4)

Onboarding Digitization

Streamline employee onboarding processes through the app to make it quick and cost-effective

Rewards & Benefits Management

Showcase employee benefits, healthcare schemes, and Employee Assistance Programs in one centralized space

Safety & Compliance Procedures

Digitize safety procedures and compliance documentation within the app for easy access and tracking

Schedule Management

Share and manage employee schedules directly within the app for better coordination

Localization(1)

Automatic Content TranslationAI

Instantly translate content to multiple languages to eliminate language barriers and enable seamless communication with multilingual, diverse workforces

Platform(1)

Mobile-First Employee App

Dedicated mobile app that employees can access instantly with no training or technical skills needed

Product Management(1)

Regular Platform Updates

Access new features and platform improvements as soon as they're released with full visibility through a shared product roadmap

Security(1)

Enterprise-Grade Security

ISO 27001 Certified and GDPR compliant with regular penetration testing, robust user management, and full data encryption in transit and at rest

Support(1)

Customer Success Support

Dedicated customer success team providing personalized, hands-on assistance and guidance throughout the customer journey

Pricing

Up to 200 Employees

£2.50-£3.00 per user/month
  • Push notifications
  • Recognition features
  • Two-way communication
  • Content management
  • Analytics
  • App customization
  • Security & compliance

201-500 Employees

£2.00-£2.40 per user/month
  • Push notifications
  • Recognition features
  • Two-way communication
  • Content management
  • Analytics
  • App customization
  • Security & compliance

500+ Employees

£1.50-£1.80 per user/month
  • Push notifications
  • Recognition features
  • Two-way communication
  • Content management
  • Analytics
  • App customization
  • Security & compliance

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Thrive App

Monthly$1.8/mo
Yearly$22/yr
5-Year Total$108

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~2 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$22
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$65
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$108
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 20 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Thrive App alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.

Buy Thrive App

Better Value
Monthly cost$18/mo
3-year total$648
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Thrive App saves ~$17,832 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.